Perdue is seeking permission from the Sussex County Council for the proposal to compost the manure at its AgriRecycle property between Laurel and Blades. The proposal calls for using a waterproof, but breathable barrier over the compost pile that would let water vapor out, but keep rain from getting in.

The News-Journal reports the proposal notes the plant would produce about 90 tons of compost a day. The compost could be sold for use in agriculture, landscaping, tree nurseries and other applications.